A Snapshot of Enrolments at Whitley.

A surge in student enrolments and enquiries this year at Whitley.

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Expansion plans to help carry Whitley College into the future

Our Principal, Professor René Erwich, announces new library, chapel, cafeteria, and expanded teaching and event spaces, with work scheduled to commence as soon as possible.

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Explore Living Faith at Whitley College

Do you feel a desire to explore your Living Faith and your place in God’s story? You may have considered theological study but you’re not sure which options are right for you?

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Whitley Research Project Awarded Funding Grant

Equipping friends and family offering spiritual care to persons living with dementia

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Whitley College is proud to be a college of the University of Divinity

The University of Divinity promotes the highest standards of scholarship in theology, philosophy and ministry.
All students and staff join the University through one of its Colleges. Based in the Australian cities of Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, each College is a unique learning community.

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Specialist Programs View all Specialist Programs
  • TransFormation

    The TransFormation program provides training for church leaders who serve in all denominations and whose first language is not English.

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  • WellSpring (Spirituality studies)

    Whitley works in partnership with WellSpring, an ecumenical spirituality centre, to provide accredited units in spirituality.

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  • Baptist Camping Victoria Internship

    A 12 month live-in program with a focus on equipping young people with leadership qualities, life skills and tertiary qualifications.

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  • Ordination

    Whitley College is the primary partner providing the educational support for the ordination program within the Baptist Union of Victoria.

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  • 7 Jun 2023

    Whitley Welcomes New Interim Principal

    A message from our new Interim Principal Darrell Jackson. A very cheery ‘Hello!’ from your newly nominated Interim Principal. That means I…

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  • 31 May 2023

    A snapshot of enrolments at Whitley.

    We emerged from 2022 feeling confident that the foundational work we did to fill the gaps in our processes and…

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  • 22 May 2023

    Principal Announcement

    An exciting new chapter for Whitley Principal René Erwich. Our Principal, Rev Professor René Erwich moved from the Netherlands to…

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  • 21 Apr 2023

    Being among trees exhibition

    An exhibition from Dr Libby Byrne 3-27 April 2023, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm at Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Earlier this…

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  • 10 Feb 2023

    Whitley’s Celebration of Publication Event

    Join us at Whitley College for an exciting Open Event! MONDAY 6th MARCH 3:30pm – 5:00pm WHITLEY COLLEGE – located…

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  • 21 Sep 2022

    Upcoming Mary Pope Lecture on Monday 24th October

    Join us as we explore how our spiritual and religious beliefs and practices influence how well we age and how…

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Testimonials View all Testimonials
  • Phil

    I chose to study at Whitley because I knew a few people there and they spoke highly of the experience.

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  • Professor Mark Brett

    At Whitley, we value research as a way of extending our engagement with God in the world.

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  • Charlene

    The lecturers and tutors at Whitley College have a deep sense of care for you and your walk with Jesus.

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  • Cat

    I chose to study at Whitley for the Global perspective that it brings to my studies.

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